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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1970
Page
18
The Eagle lists 78 candidates for 54 Lee town meeting seats to be filled at Monday’s annual election. The Eagle will publish brief profiles of each candidate across districts, provided by the League of Women Voters.
A crowded slate for District 4 lists Elvin J Bartini Ford's Auto Service owner. Reber Richards a GE ordnance plant engineer. Robert Gaul Mead Corp computer programmer. Grace Steverson former New York education foundation director. Harry Szewenik Willow Mill assistant superintendent. Amnette Gordon former Macy's accountant turned housewife. Charles Tacy Taconic High teacher. Edward Briggs Fuller Construction mason. Frank Consolati insurance real estate entrepreneur. Richard Devoe Mead Camp inside salesman. Kenneth Milligan Monument Mountain teacher. David Parker GEL technical writer. John Piaquadio Schweitzer mills paper maker. William Powers GE Ordnance employee. Maynard Ford Pittsfield resident. Gene Thomas production superintendent. J E Valenti Schweitzer mills shipping clerk. Charles Wilson Schweitzer mills accounting manager.
Michele Boudreau daughter of Mr and Mrs James E Boudreau 113 Main St Dalton has been chosen for the Daughters of the American Revolution good citizenship award. The annual honor goes to a high school senior who shows outstanding dependability service and patriotism as selected by her class.
Wahconah Regional High School selects three senior girls, with Miss Bourdeau chosen for a DAR chapter meeting on March 13 where Donald Oakes will speak. she will receive a pin and compete for a $100 savings bond drawing and a college scholarship at the DAR spring conference in Boston. The winner is also active in honors, cheer, and student activities. A zoning hearing on Scalise’s request for a garage variance is scheduled next Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Town offices may swear in elected officials at Town Hall, and five finance committee members will be sworn in at the next meeting.
Becket Planning Board will hold a public hearing Friday at 8 p.m. in the Selectmen's rooms on a subdivision planned by Sherwood Greens off Route 20 in West Becket. The site is bounded by Otis town land and property owners including Arthur Maceri Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and the Andersons and Palmers. The plan was filed Feb. 11 by Sherwood Greens, linked to Sherwood Forest Development.
Hinsdale reports $165 collected for the Heart Fund on Sunday, with last year at $375. March of Dimes campaign ends at $442, largest $212 from Kittredge School white elephant sale. Members and volunteers listed include Mrs Harry Freshler Jr, Mrs Robert Hamling, Mrs Stephen Salvini, Clinton Frissell, Arthur Motter, James Eastland, and others.
Lee selectmen voted to ask the state attorney general to decide whether abatements may be included in the annual town report after John B. Loring, candidate for assessor, argued the 1942 Hebart ruling supports public records status of abatement books. Loring noted moderator Donahoe’s ruling and referenced Hardman vs North Adams in support. He urged inclusion despite Donahoe’s stance, citing Great Barrington as a contrast and public-record status of abatements.
Last Open Town Meeting in Lee to be held at 7 30 PM in the Central School auditorium. Voters may speak. 44-article warrant includes a three page building code and annual budget items with a possible tax rate around 44.46. Portable classrooms have reduced parking at the site.
In last week's Community Basketball League action the Suns beat the Hawks 21 to 14 with John Murray leading the Suns and Brian Whitman top for the Hawks. Bantam division saw the Warriors 22, Wildcats 18 as Mike Sorrentino and Dave Belanger each had seven and Tom Satice eight for the Wildcats. The Lakers won 18 to 15 behind Mike Fulton nine points. Junior division had the Hanks 50 over the Trotters 19 with Kim Wheeler 20 for the Hawks and David Walker nine for the Trotters. The Celtics beat the Bullets 62 to 13 led by Jim Serra's 21 while Jeff Glennar had six for the losers. The 76ers edged the Knicks 37 to 35 as Bobby Walker scored 21 for the winners and Dave Mastero and Danny McCusker had 10 each for the Knicks. For sale two chair barber chair complete 28 Center St. 243-3614. Ady OR.
Mr and Mrs Thure Larson depart this week for Florida traveling with friends. They will first stop at Bellmore, L L where they will be joined by companions who will travel south together.
Four Sunday events will be held from 1 to 4 30 PM starting this weekend at the Open Kitchen on Washington Mountain Road. Open Kitchen sponsors the turkey ham showcase.
Lee W Fishen of Scotia New York paid a 35 dollar fine in district court after pleading guilty to drunkenness and related charges. Proceeds from the sale will fund new band uniforms for the Central School High School Band Parents Club.
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